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Ciro Mazzoni Baby Loop

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Test results will be shared here...  Test results will be shared here... Initial finding is that the antenna seems to perform strongly on 20 meter and secondly on 40 meter, with the lowest SWR on 40 and overall best signal reports on 20.  Initial testing on the 10 meter band were inconclusive or perhaps somewhat disappointing. On the 20 meter band signal reports from distant stations stated a strong and clear signal.  More testing will be necessary under different band conditions, however, at this point the results suggest the antenna radiates well but may not be ideal for reception of very weak stations.  Yet, that may not be true because although signal reception levels are lower compared to the dipole, the noise is dramatically reduced.  This antenna is "quiet" in that local area man made noise is almost completely eliminated.  This makes it easier to "hear" and discern voices on weak signals that would otherwise be lost in the noise. There is some directivity in that it does not behave like a beam but does have a distinctly present null.  Rotation of the antenna is not needed as frequently as would be with a beam.  Setting a general direction suffices unless you want to make a significant compass direction change.  I would suggest that beyond 45 degree increments, fine rotation is not necessary at all.
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